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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,195 and 17,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,195 and 17,625 is: 23,542.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,195 : 17,625 = 17,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,195/17,625 = 17,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,195x = 17,625 × 17,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,195x = 310,640,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,640,625/13,195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,542.30

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